NEWS IN BRIEF

AUTHOR(S)

Newman, Emily; Siegel, Gary E.

PUB. DATE

June 2004

SOURCE

Bond Buyer;6/1/2004, Vol. 348 Issue 31895, p2

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports economic developments in the U.S. as of June 1, 2004. Rise of personal income and personal consumption expenditures; Decline of consumer sentiment index; Increase of the Chicago Purchasing Manager's Business Barometer.

Reports on the increase in American workers' income and the decline of their rate of consumption in February 1999, according to a report from the United States Department of Commerce. Income of government employees; Pay raises in January; Personal savings rate.

The article reports on the economic development in the U.S. It says that the American Federal Reserve revises its growth forecast to 3.4% to 3.9%. It indicates that both consumers and businesses appear to be rebuilding confidence, showing that American consumer has begun to spend more, which...

The article reports that average personal income of Americans has increased by 0.3% in March 2008. The rise in income is noted to be accompanied with the 0.4% increase in personal consumption expenditure (PCE), which core prices gained 0.2% for a 2.1% year increase over the year. The author...

Reports on the decrease in the personal income in the U.S. Effect of the decrease in personal income on personal consumption expenditures in the country; Factors influencing the decrease in personal income.

The article focuses on the U.S. economy in 2014 and its impact on the gaming industry. It mentions the impact of the 2008 economic downturn on the consumer spending and on the revenues of casinos in gaming states like Nevada. It also discusses the payroll uncertainties, income inequality, and...